Sylvan Grove

A sunny summer afternoon along the main street of Sylvan Grove. Photo credit: Kelly Larson

Home of the Sylvan-Lucas Mustangs, Sylvan Grove is the second largest city in the county. Settlement began in 1867, and the town was platted in 1887.

On the western edge of Lincoln County, Sylvan Grove is only 12 miles from Wilson Lake, boasting some of the top boating, swimming, fishing, and camping in Kansas.

Sylvan Grove is home to the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, where the county fair is held each summer. Livestock exhibits, a demolition derby, food, and live entertainment are just a few of the attractions at the Lincoln County Fair.

Sylvan Grove offers a beautiful city park, a library, a historical museum, Hometown Cafe, Bennington State Bank, the popular Fly Boy Brewery & Eats, and other independently owned and operated businesses.

The first Sunday of June the city park plays host to the annual Sylvan Community Day which features old fashioned fun with events ranging from turtle races to 3-on-3 basketball. Home made ice cream and traditional entertainment round out the day.

Sylvan Grove is home to the recently expanded Sylvan-Lucas Unified School District known for exceptional student performance, both on the field and in the classroom. The Mustangs have fielded several championship teams in both girls and boys athletics and have also earned the Standard of Excellence in several categories, including recognition from US News and World Report as one of the America’s Best High Schools in 2008.

It was in Sylvan Grove that the Post Rock Community Foundation began their mission to meet charitable community needs across Lincoln County through leadership, grants, and volunteer initiatives.

Replenishing Hope owner becomes Airbnb host in Sylvan Grove Licensed professional counselor Katie Reagan offers counseling services to individuals, couples and families through her practice, Replenishing Hope. Replenishing Hope provides serenity by offering both counseling and lodging in one location. After purchasing the building, located on Sylvan Grove’s Main Street in 2017, Katie Reagan and her husband are also offering an upstairs vacation rental ... Read more...

Local family cattle business selling homegrown beef across the country Approximately three miles southwest of Sylvan Grove is the home of Ringler Ranch, where Post Rock Beef is operated by Justin Ringler and Shawn Elder, with their families. Post Rock Beef, Ringler and Elder’s beef business, has served over 100 customers with approximately 5,000 pounds of beef sold, according to the Post Rock Beef website. (Courtesy photo)
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LCEDF announces Downtown Revitalization Projects By Hailey Dixon for the Lincoln Sentinel
Out of 17 applications, eight businesses were selected for the Downtown Revitalization Project by Kelly Larson, Lincoln County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director, members of the LCEDF Board and two interns, Miki Blair and Bethany Pingel.
“I am grateful that we were a part of that decision,” Blair said.
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The Labertew Families The Labertew families take education seriously and have also built a successful family agri-business in Labertew Apiaries in their spare time. They’ve made Sylvan Grove their home and believe it is a great place to raise a family and find a real sense of community.
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Lincoln County gaining Historic Preservation Fund grant Lincoln County is receiving a Historic Preservation Fund reimbursement grant through the Kansas Historical Society to hopefully gain historic status in various places in the county. A study will be conducted in the Lincoln and Sylvan Grove downtown’s to see if the areas could be eligible for any historic designations. (Photo illustration by Kris Heinze)
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Winners of the first Lincoln County entrepreneurship competition Lincoln Junior-Senior High School senior Dylan Babcock took home first place at the first annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on March 6. The event, which was sponsored by the Lincoln County Economic Development Foundation and Network Kansas, showcased Lincoln County high schoolers and their potential business ideas at the Finch Theatre and Lincoln Art Center. LJSHS ... Read more...

Historical buildings to gain funds for renovations Two historic Lincoln County buildings will receive grant funding from the Heritage Trust Fund of the Kansas Historical Society for structural improvements and preservation. The Marshall-Yohe House in Lincoln and the Cross and Morgan General Store in Sylvan Grove were selected after an application process in late 2017 and recent announcement to receive the funds. ... Read more...

Busy as bees On a still and quiet day, you can hear the sound of thousands of bees. All working, coming from and going to stacks of white boxes — all labeled Labertew Apiaries, Sylvan Grove, KS. | Photo credit: Nick Schwien, Hays Daily News
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Storm repairs complete in Sylvan-Lucas school district The Sylvan-Lucas High School gym returned to use in November with a newly installed floor after an April storm left the district with nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in damages, including severe damage to the high school gymnasium.
The district was able to use a combination of insurance funds and donations to help pay for ... Read more...

Sylvan Grove Community Day The Sylvan Historical Society stages their annual Community Day the first Sunday in June each year in Sylvan Grove’s City Park. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a fun day in Sylvan Grove.
Reminiscent of days gone by, the day begins with a church service in the park and includes a potluck lunch, frog and turtle races, ... Read more...

Upcoming Events

Enjoy a delicious Memorial Day Dinner at the Vesper Community Center anytime from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 27, 2019. Menu includes sloppy Joes, ham salad sandwiches, mac salad, baked beans, relish trays, coleslaw, potato casserole, a choice of pie or cake, and tea or lemonade. This social gathering is an annual tradition. …

Lee Modrow & Tracee Hamilton will give a program on interesting facts about the cemeteries in Lincoln County. We will pause at 3 p.m. to take a moment of silence. The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress in 2000, is a minute-long pause meant to raise awareness of and commemorate those who served. Share …

150th Anniversary Remembrance Event of the May 30, 1869, Spillman Creek Indian Raids This is a remembrance event where the history of the May 30, 1869, Indian raids will be given by visiting various sites involved in the raids and giving first and second hand historically accurate oral presentations of key events. There will be …

150th Anniversary Remembrance Event of the May 30, 1869, Spillman Creek Indian Raids This is a remembrance event where the history of the May 30, 1869, Indian raids will be given by visiting various sites involved in the raids and giving first and second hand historically accurate oral presentations of key events. There will be …

VBS 2019 Giddyup Junction Vacation Bible School at Beverly Community Church with a wild theme of digging for gold nuggets to treasure in the Bible. Wrangle up a friend and come for a time of lessons, games, songs, crafts, and of course, cookies! Monday-Friday, June 3-7, 9:00-12:00. Pre-Registration requested. beverlycommunitychurch.org Share this:Click to share on …

VBS 2019 Giddyup Junction Vacation Bible School at Beverly Community Church with a wild theme of digging for gold nuggets to treasure in the Bible. Wrangle up a friend and come for a time of lessons, games, songs, crafts, and of course, cookies! Monday-Friday, June 3-7, 9:00-12:00. Pre-Registration requested. beverlycommunitychurch.org Share this:Click to share on …

VBS 2019 Giddyup Junction Vacation Bible School at Beverly Community Church with a wild theme of digging for gold nuggets to treasure in the Bible. Wrangle up a friend and come for a time of lessons, games, songs, crafts, and of course, cookies! Monday-Friday, June 3-7, 9:00-12:00. Pre-Registration requested. beverlycommunitychurch.org Share this:Click to share on …

VBS 2019 Giddyup Junction Vacation Bible School at Beverly Community Church with a wild theme of digging for gold nuggets to treasure in the Bible. Wrangle up a friend and come for a time of lessons, games, songs, crafts, and of course, cookies! Monday-Friday, June 3-7, 9:00-12:00. Pre-Registration requested. beverlycommunitychurch.org Share this:Click to share on …

Kansas City Magician Eric Vaughn will perform at the Lincoln Carnegie Library on Thursday, June 6th starting at 10:30 a.m. Eric has over 19 years experience entertaining audiences with magic and comedy. The program is free – All ages are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver age 14+ …

VBS 2019 Giddyup Junction Vacation Bible School at Beverly Community Church with a wild theme of digging for gold nuggets to treasure in the Bible. Wrangle up a friend and come for a time of lessons, games, songs, crafts, and of course, cookies! Monday-Friday, June 3-7, 9:00-12:00. Pre-Registration requested. beverlycommunitychurch.org Share this:Click to share on …